appui

appui

"Appui" means "support" or "assistance" in English.

In this context, 'appui' refers to moral or emotional support provided to someone.

Je lui ai donné mon appui dans cette situation difficile.

I gave him my support in this difficult situation.

Here, 'appui' is used to describe the action of physically pressing something.

L'ascenseur ne fonctionne pas sans un appui sur le bouton.

The elevator does not work without pressing the button.

Here, 'appui' refers to a physical support or reinforcement for a structure.

Ces piliers apportent un appui structurel au bâtiment.

These pillars provide structural support to the building.